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Santa Paula Travel Guide: 51 reviews and 186 photos

See my hubby in blue below? - Santa Paula

This is a Fig tree just across from the old train depot. Gosh, see how huge it i! See my hubby just below in blue by the trunk. Just amazing!!

During a much simpler time, ten thousands years ago the lands was cherished by a wonderful advanced people called the Chumash Indians that stretched from as far as Malibu to San Luis Obispo. They had a much enriched culture that is still seen in their paintings on the rocks. Santa Paul is the site of their main Indian village called, Mupu.

It is these people who are the descendants of this area. You can look all about you and see their heritance among them. I am proud to be part of it! :-)

Orchards and farms soon started to pop up making it a vast producer of rich products. Soon Santa Paula started developing like most towns as a railroad stop because of progress, but soon bustled and hustled as a growing community because of its rich soil and oil. Nathan Blanchard and Elisa Bradley established the first flour, The Mill and laid out the first map of the town in 1877. As soon as the railroad headed in, so did progress and town growth and importance to the state of California!

Pros and Cons

Pros:Such a lovely little community!
Cons:Streets are a little confusing, but they are old.
In a nutshell:A wonderful place to see and enjoy:-)

Last visit to Santa Paula: Sep 2004
Intro Updated Dec 18, 2005
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Odd Fellows' Clock Tower 1905 - Santa Paula

Odd Fellows' Clock Tower 1905 Things to Do (11)

This is another beautiful center piece in the historical downtown area. They show this tower by appointment only. They... more travel advice

Historical Downtown - 1873 - Santa Paula

Historical Downtown - 1873 Things to Do (11)

What is so wonderful about a lot of little towns is there is usually always a Main St. and Santa Paula is no different.... more travel advice

Union Oil Pump House Things to Do (11)

Don't forget to go to the back of the building outside in a another building because you will miss an authentic oil... more travel advice

Beautiful Mural of Santa Paula - Santa Paula

Beautiful Mural of Santa Paula Off The Beaten Path (1)

The citizens of Santa Paula saw such an importance to share their very cultural past and wanted to share the importance... more travel advice

Transportation (2)
See All Fillmore & Western Railway Company Co.

Restaurants (1)
Watch them land and takeoff:-)

Travelogues (1)

Written Sep 7, 2004

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Murals of Santa Paula

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Comments (19)

MissyWQ Sep 23, 2011 at 9:15 AM Report Abuse

Wow, how many hours have you been on VT?
Do you every have a local VT meeting?
Do you know about Santa Barbara's Fig tree?
hopang Feb 17, 2011 at 3:10 AM Report Abuse

Santa Paula seems to be an interesting town to visit and explore! The clock tower certainly looks amazing. Thanks for your visit to our Germany travel page. ~ho & pang
evaanna Dec 10, 2009 at 12:40 PM Report Abuse

Lovely town with so many things of interest, and the old buildings looking like new. The fig tree is truly imposing and I liked the Little Red School House. I am glad the town remembers its heroes who saved so many lives.
msbrandysue Dec 6, 2009 at 7:18 PM Report Abuse

I love the picture of the tree with your husband looking so small next to it! What a wonderful job you did with the tips. It seems you find all the right things to do with your boys in tow. That's so neat!!
LoriPori Jul 8, 2009 at 4:00 AM Report Abuse

I love old towns where they maintain their historic buildings. I really like the murals here in Santa Paula - shows civic pride.
janetanne Aug 22, 2008 at 12:26 PM Report Abuse

Big Fig is quite an understatement! I wonder if the figs drop to the ground? That could be quite messy! I have fig tree in my backyard, but it's not that big!
penumbra Oct 16, 2007 at 5:10 PM Report Abuse

That’s a big fig tree! The whole town looks amazingly well preserved.
Tugboatguy Sep 11, 2007 at 3:09 PM Report Abuse

Hi Dee, Santa Paula recently dedicated a new Mural attended by about 100 people. It honors the Airport founding, painted by the Museum artist Wendell Dowling and 4 helpers. See it at 506 E. Main St. on side of Santa Paula Travel bldg. Doug
cheesecake17 Feb 7, 2006 at 1:53 AM Report Abuse

love the old buildings..and that school is charming....the fig tree is great...their is a fig farm near my home...:)..I should show the farmer your pic....:))...great tips...U..
JosM Jan 16, 2005 at 4:59 AM Report Abuse

Again a very informative page. Especially love the fig tree picture!